The goal is simple: Ask consumers to frequent three local brick and mortar businesses they don’t want to see disappear, and to spend a very affordable $50 per month doing it.

Could be those three. Another three. Doesn’t matter. It’s about funneling revenue back into local business. You know-—the folks that pour money back into the community via commercial property taxes, payroll taxes, sales tax, and salaries (not to mention all that good will by way of volunteer time, silent auctions, sponsored softball teams, workshops, book signings, etc.)." - Cinda Baxter.

Jesse Bluma at Point Viven liberates taste in cookery, culture, and community, provides gourmet goods made with organic ingredients, inspired by the culinary worlds of California, Central, and South America, and engages in a community of customers and readers with lifestyle content, reviews, and expertise. Use and redistribution of original content allowed only with explicit permission of site owner and author.

Dana Point Harbor is a stillwater bay, ecompassing Dana Cove and Fishermen's Cove. Richard Henry Dana, the namesake, was a lawyer from New England. He first stepped foot in this area during the early 1800s.

Jesse Bluma at Point Viven liberates taste in cookery, culture, and community, provides gourmet goods made with organic ingredients, inspired by the culinary worlds of California, Central, and South America, and engages in a community of customers and readers with lifestyle content, reviews, and expertise. Use and redistribution of original content allowed only with explicit permission of site owner and author.

Jesse Bluma at Point Viven liberates taste in cookery, culture, and community, provides gourmet goods made with organic ingredients, inspired by the culinary worlds of California, Central, and South America, and engages in a community of customers and readers with lifestyle content, reviews, and expertise. Use and redistribution of original content allowed only with explicit permission of site owner and author.

Pointe Viven's mission is to "liberate taste". Viven is Spanish for living life. Pointe Viven is for those that wish to experience living life with good taste in food and every other way. Teaching children this same concept is important.

Please contact yourstate legislatorand the governor to help improve education and

state spending of tax dollars. Contact information is listed below. A sample email letter is also below.

"Students in California rank 49th out of 50 in education (Thomas Mortenson).28% of students in California are overweight and unfit (California Center forPublic Health Advocacy).These statistics are realities, despite the enactment of state educational frameworks, standards, increased teacher qualifications, and state laws passed in the 1980s requiring 200 minutes of physical education every two weeks (Ed Codes 51210, 51222, and 51225.3).Diet and nutritionplays the largest role in health, wellness, and weight loss, more than physical activity (Internal Medicine Journal).

California has approximately 10,290 schools receiving Title One funds (West Ed). Title One funds are federal tax dollars targeted for schools with large populations of migrant students withlimited English proficiency.Approximately 42% of schools in California are in Program Improvement (West Ed).These schools are in Program Improvement, receiving intensive support, because students and student subgroups are not making 'Adequately Yearly Progress'.

We want what is in the best interest of all students, parents, families, and tax payers.Time, energy, and resources should be shifted to improve student health and learning.Please amend state law to require physical education to be 120 minutes/two weeks.This will allow more time for the learning ofhealth and nutrition.Improved health and wellness will help students perform better in school and on state tests.All schools will benefit, especially schools receiving Title One funds, schools in Program Improvement, 'pre-Title One', and 'pre-Program Improvement'.Teachers and students across the state will have more time, energy, and resources to emphasize health education, English language instruction, parent education, and parental education.This common goal will improve learning, health, and California’s educational rank."

Jesse Bluma at Point Viven liberates taste in cookery, culture, and community, provides gourmet goods made with organic ingredients, inspired by the culinary worlds of California, Central, and South America, and engages in a community of customers and readers with lifestyle content, reviews, and expertise. Use and redistribution of original content allowed only with explicit permission of site owner and author.

Jesse Bluma at Pointe Viven embodies an elevated approach to food, information, and inspiration. How do you liberate taste in your everyday? Location…follow… Pointe Viven offers artisanal morsels made with high standards.

Quality, respect for local, fresh, and organic ingredients is the recipe for success. Artisanal goods are lightly sweetened and natural ingredients are utilized. These baked goods are thoughtfully created. My original business started around age 10, when I started selling homemade chocolates. I share a passion with clients for fresh, small-batches, and excellent taste.

Pre-Order your cookies for Halloween now until October 23.

Pre-Order your cookies for Thanksgiving now until November 15.

Quality and Shipping

Items are homemade and gourmet. Everything is shipped so that each gourmet treat comes to you fresh.

Jesse Bluma at Point Viven liberates taste in cookery, culture, and community, provides gourmet goods made with organic ingredients, inspired by the culinary worlds of California, Central, and South America, and engages in a community of customers and readers with lifestyle content, reviews, and expertise. Use and redistribution of original content allowed only with explicit permission of site owner and author.

Jesse Bluma at Point Viven liberates taste in cookery, culture, and community, provides gourmet goods made with organic ingredients, inspired by the culinary worlds of California, Central, and South America, and engages in a community of customers and readers with lifestyle content, reviews, and expertise. Use and redistribution of original content allowed only with explicit permission of site owner and author.

Jesse Bluma at Pointe Viven embodies an elevated approach to food, information, and inspiration. How do you liberate taste in your everyday? Location…follow… Pointe Viven offers artisanal morsels made with high standards.

Quality, respect for local, fresh, and organic ingredients is the recipe for success. Artisanal goods are lightly sweetened and natural ingredients are utilized. These baked goods are thoughtfully created. My original business started around age 10, when I started selling homemade chocolates. I share a passion with clients for fresh, small-batches, and excellent taste.

Butterscotch and almond cookies are the utmost in autumnal treats. These crunchy cookies made with butterscotch are homemade, with organic ingredients, and updated from the traditional confectionary recipe. Almonds are a very Californian crop too, with many health benefits.

Jesse Bluma at Point Viven liberates taste in cookery, culture, and community, provides gourmet goods made with organic ingredients, inspired by the culinary worlds of California, Central, and South America, and engages in a community of customers and readers with lifestyle content, reviews, and expertise. Use and redistribution of original content allowed only with explicit permission of site owner and author.

This bright recipe is simply enjoyable. Lemon zest is an excellent ingredient with many sweet and savory dishes. The infusion of lemon with olive oil adds a slight boost of bright flavor to the grainy flavor of popcorn. Additionally, the use of lemon on foods such as popcorn will lessen the need for sodium. Expand your popcorn répertoire with this recipe and have fun.

Jesse Bluma at Point Viven liberates taste in cookery, culture, and community, provides gourmet goods made with organic ingredients, inspired by the culinary worlds of California, Central, and South America, and engages in a community of customers and readers with lifestyle content, reviews, and expertise. Use and redistribution of original content allowed only with explicit permission of site owner and author.

"In 1995, Indiana University students Heidi Schmidt and Kristin Huang were united by a common goal: to improve children's lives by encouraging education. Heidi and Kristin created a program model that matched the needs of first- through fourth-grade students with the talents and resources of college undergraduates like themselves.

chapter. After a year of planning, College Mentors for Kids opened its doors as an official nonprofit organization in 1996. Pilot programs at Indiana University and Butler University paired mentors, or "Big Buddies," with 30 kids in the fall of 1996. The following summer, College Mentors for Kids opened a headquarters office and established four new chapters. In 2008, College Mentors for Kids expanded to include first- through eighth-grade students."

Jesse Bluma at Point Viven liberates taste in cookery, culture, and community, provides gourmet goods made with organic ingredients, inspired by the culinary worlds of California, Central, and South America, and engages in a community of customers and readers with lifestyle content, reviews, and expertise. Use and redistribution of original content allowed only with explicit permission of site owner and author.

Jesse Bluma at Point Viven liberates taste in cookery, culture, and community, provides gourmet goods made with organic ingredients, inspired by the culinary worlds of California, Central, and South America, and engages in a community of customers and readers with lifestyle content, reviews, and expertise. Use and redistribution of original content allowed only with explicit permission of site owner and author.

Collins Pennie, from the new Fame movie, threw a cast party last weekend.

The private event at Villa Lounge was a great night, glad I got to attend.

Although I have not seen the film yet!

"A reinvention of the original Oscar® winning hit film, Fame follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame...the kind that comes only from talent, dedication, and hard work."

Villa Lounge: "The whole vision behind it was to create a billionaire's living room."--Reza Roohi, owner.

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